Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 08 2008:
Three renowned artistes of All India Radio, Imphal, have been included in the country's Top Grade Artistes Category for Hindustani Light music, said AIR, Imphal in a statement today.
The three are, Yumlembam Gambhini Devi, Padmashree (Nat Sankirtan), Yumlembam Ranjana Devi, Sangeet Natak Awardee (Nat Sankirtan) and Irungbam Padmavati Devi, Folk (Manipuri).
This is the first time that any artistes from AIR, Imphal have been included in AIR Top Grade Artiste category.
AIR will also broadcast an interview with the Commissioner of Arts and Culture, P Bharat Singh on the topic 'Renovation in Kangla' under its focus programme on development of historical site as tourist spots.
The interview will be broadcast on October 9 at 7 am on Kangla channel.